Then
I added some die cut butterflies & rubbed in some SILKS ACRYLIC
GLAZE in gold for a nice sheen.....Finally a coat of Acrylic Glaze to
protect it all!

The finished stamp box:

I added some butterflies inside as well:)

And finally, the front side:

I hope you've gotten some ideas on 'upcycling' that you can also use from this step by step.

And I didn't write too much ---- v proud of myself!!!

Any questions, just ask - thanks for looking & hoping to see your AMAZING butterfly creations:):)

GOODIES FROM & THANKS TO:Mary B - French stickers [did you notice Mary??!!!]Meg's Garden - Bling TrimBostik - PVA Kids GlueSCRAP365 POSTI wanted to 'shout out' about this, too - as I rarely do this type of project. I'd LOOOVE you to pop on over HERE.....got a 'step by step' as well:):)
A sneak peek:

Such a transformation ! much better :) I DID see the stickers, so glad you have been getting use for the goodies.I have bookmarked the Scrap365 post , so when I have time I can look at the step by step more carefully. I hope to join in the Lessology challenge, as I do love butterflies and flowers :)

Hi there, I hope your saturday is going well.. I have seen both of these already but will just say a quick I LOVE EM BOTH on here too!! fabulous renovation of your stamp box, which I thought was stamps as in stamping images etc not the kind you lick and put on an envelope!!! and love your MM on the board.. both look great!! Enjoy the rest of the weekend.. xx

What a transformation - yes - much better. Love the whole upcycling thing, something my Mother used to do our of necessity. Love the OTP creation.....to see it start from a bit of board and become a thing of beauty was inspirational. Fabulous work :D

LIZZY! you rock! When I first was reading you post, I was trying to figure out how you would keep all your stamps in that very small box and then I figured out you meant mail/stamps! Love how you showed your process on how you made the base!

And did I see you PAINTING something up on facebook? You are getting all kinds of crazy over there in Oz!